How to travel from Colca Canyon to Lake Titicaca, Peru

The distance between Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca is around 310km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 5hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Colca Canyon to Lake Titicaca by taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Lake TiticacaColca Canyon if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Puno.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    $75($75)
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Drive

Drive to Puno.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance310km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca

There are several options for getting from Colca Canyon to Lake Titicaca by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around $75 and will take around 5hrs.

The distance between Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca is around 310km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colca Canyon to Lake Titicaca is to take a taxi which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx $75.

The cheapest way to travel between Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around $75 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca. We recommend that you take a taxi to Puno. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca. We recommend that you take a taxi to Puno. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colca Canyon to Lake Titicaca. We recommend that you take a taxi to Puno. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Lake Titicaca is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 248km (154 miles) from Lake Titicaca. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca. The distance is around 310km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colca Canyon to Lake Titicaca is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around $75.

How do I get from Colca Canyon to Lake Titicaca

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Transport options from Colca Canyon to Lake Titicaca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi
5hrs
$75($75)
on demand310km (192 miles)
Drive
5hrs
$29($29)
on demand310km (192 miles)

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Airports near Lake Titicaca

The following major airports near Lake Titicaca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.

AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
International Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Lake Titicaca
LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
948km (589 miles) from Lake Titicaca
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1,007km (626 miles) from Lake Titicaca